Transfer update on Woltemade

Bayern Munich’s sporting chief says the Woltemade deal is not happening now but a late move can’t be ruled out.

Bayern hold on Woltemade transfer as talks stall

After Bayern Munich’s 4 0 win over Tottenham, Max Eberl said the Woltemade move from VfB Stuttgart is currently off the table. He stressed Bayern has stated its position, and Stuttgart has not signaled a willingness to talk. There is still time before September 1, and Eberl noted that football deals can move late in the window.

Woltemade, 23, is seen as a potential long term addition. He is under contract with Stuttgart until 2028 and has expressed a desire to join the record champion, but the Bundesliga club has not indicated a sale. Bayern has an established squad for now and will monitor the market as events unfold over the next four weeks, keeping the door open without rushing a decision.

The comments show Bayern aiming to manage expectations while keeping strategic options alive. Bayern’s messaging signals discipline on price and timing, a stance that protects its current squad while testing Stuttgart’s willingness to negotiate. The transfer market in late August is all about leverage, balance and timing. Stuttgart benefits from a firm stance in public while Bayern tests flexibility, knowing that a late pivot remains possible. The outcome will depend on price, player priorities, and competing interests from other clubs.

Highlights

Markets rarely stay quiet in the final days of the window